Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Explore the bustling streets of 15th century Malacca at the height of its power as a trading port. Your protagonist is a local merchant who encounters traders from across Asia and Europe, each sharing stories that hint at the changing dynamics of power and trade in their home countries.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
Set sail on the Atlantic with the crew of a U-boat who stumble upon a life raft carrying survivors from an Allied ship they had previously attacked. Detail the moral dilemmas faced by the captain as he decides whether to rescue the survivors, including a young child, at the risk of his own mission and crew.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Write a story from the perspective of a young servant in the court of a notoriously ruthless king. The servant secretly keeps a diary that details covert affairs, plots against the king, and insights into the daily trials and tribulations of court life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Craft a narrative based on the building of the Overland Telegraph Line in the 1870s Australia. Follow an Aboriginal Australian worker's perspective, exploring their thoughts and feelings about the changing landscape, the technology being introduced, and their interactions with European Australians.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Imagine a story set in a small town divided by the Civil War. Focus on two childhood friends who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Explore how their friendship evolves and is tested by their allegiances.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Civil War
Write a story from the perspective of a young, ambitious cook who lands a job in the bustling kitchen of a prominent Regency-era estate. Describe the intrigue and secrets the cook uncovers among the staff as well as the unexpected friendships that change their course in life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
In the bustling heart of Ancient Rome, a young slave gains possession of a scroll that contains dangerous political secrets. Amidst the chaos of an upcoming election, they must decide whether to use the scroll to gain their freedom or protect the person they serve.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Place your story in a small indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest during the early 20th century when rubber barons began to invade their lands. Explore the conflict through the eyes of a young native boy, his family's struggles, and their fight for survival and autonomy.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Set your narrative in 19th century Japan, during the final years of the Samurai before the Meiji Restoration. Focus on the life of a young Samurai who dreams of peace in a time when his role in society is rapidly changing, forcing him to adapt to a new world.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
Write from the perspective of a Native American during the time of the first settlers. Describe their initial encounters, the cultural misunderstandings, and the changes brought about by these new arrivals on their land and way of life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
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